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Q109598: PRB: Using INKEY() in FoxPro for Mac Seems to Hang System

Article: Q109598
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.5b,3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b 
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b 
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SYMPTOMS
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When the INKEY() function is issued in a full-screen application (the Apple
Finder does not appear in the background), there is no way to return to the
Finder or to switch applications until a key is pressed. The machine appears to
be hung.

RESOLUTION
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If any part of the Finder or another application is visible in the background,
you can click on this area to activate it. Otherwise, you must press a key
before any other action can occur.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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Type the following commands in the Command window:


     ZOOM WINDOW SCREEN MAX
     =INKEY(0)


Note that mouse clicks are no longer recognized and the application menu is not
available, preventing you from switching to another application.

Additional query words: VFoxMac FoxMac lock up halt

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro250bMac kbVFP300bMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:2.5b,3.0b

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